After Prison I Rushed into Marriage with a Comatose Tycoon-Chapter 134: Let’s See How Smug Eliza Sutton Can Be

Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Let’s See How Smug Eliza Sutton Can Be

Shane Lockwood said nothing, and the atmosphere in the office immediately fell quiet.

The silence filled the air with a palpable pressure.

Though the executives didn’t know what was happening, they all huddled together like frightened quails.

Erik Irvine had no choice but to step forward. "Designer Sutton, please don’t be so quick to refuse. The Lockwood Group is an excellent platform and can offer you any opportunity for growth you desire. As for the Chief Designer position, please reconsider. Our President Lockwood values talent. For someone as gifted as yourself, he would be more than happy to handle any minor issues on your behalf."

Eliza Sutton replied, "Thank you for the reminder, Secretary Irvine. I will certainly fulfill my duties as an employee until my contract expires."

Although it was Mrs. Lockwood who had arranged for her position, she had still signed a standard contract—a probationary one.

The probationary period was two months long, and as of today, there were only four days remaining.

Coincidentally, the day the Willow Family was hosting their banquet was the exact day her probationary contract was set to expire.

Once her probation was over, she could choose to become a permanent employee or to resign.

Erik Irvine hadn’t expected Eliza Sutton to respond that way.

To be honest, he was a little baffled himself.

He truly couldn’t understand Eliza Sutton’s decision.

Was there any company in Seabourne that offered better compensation and benefits than the Lockwood Design Department?

After all, even Si’s compensation package paled in comparison to what the Lockwood Group offered.

Although Si was growing rapidly, the Lockwood Design Department was, after all, deeply rooted and well-established.

Moreover, President Lockwood was now placing great emphasis on the department’s growth. In the fierce competition to come, the Lockwood Design Department was destined to come out on top.

Shane Lockwood laughed.

It was a laugh of pure exasperation.

He said coolly, "Thank you for the reminder, Designer Sutton."

Shane Lockwood took out his phone and called the HR department. "Make Eliza Sutton a permanent employee, effective immediately. We’ll set the contract term at one hundred years."

One hundred years...

The corner of Eliza Sutton’s mouth twitched.

’Does he think I’m some kind of ancient tortoise? Who lives that long?’

Eliza Sutton was also puzzled.

’I really don’t understand why Shane Lockwood is so dead set on keeping me in the design department.’

’Has he never considered that after we divorce and he’s happily married to the woman he loves, having his ex-wife around might just give his new partner a heart attack?’

Eliza Sutton said, "President Lockwood, I’m sorry, but I have no intention of accepting a permanent position."

"If you intend to resign, then submit your resignation through the proper channels." Shane Lockwood began to turn his wheelchair. "Eliza Sutton, the Lockwood Group isn’t a place you can just come and go as you please. The official appointment for Chief Designer will be announced tomorrow. As an employee of the Lockwood Group, you must follow company directives."

By the time he finished speaking, Shane Lockwood had already wheeled himself to the office door.

Erik Irvine offered a quick "congratulations" before hurrying to catch up.

This time, Eliza Sutton couldn’t even manage a smile.

’I have a feeling Shane Lockwood is deliberately trapping me.’

’Does he know something?’

Thinking about his countless attempts to probe her, Eliza Sutton felt her suspicion was likely correct.

’Shane Lockwood suspects my true identity, and now that his probing has failed, he’s planning to keep me by his side.’

’And since I just produced this design, he’s simply taking advantage of the situation to not only keep me here but also use me to whip the design department back into shape.’

’It made sense.’

’With a temperament like Yama Lockwood’s, how could he possibly tolerate the Lockwood design department playing second fiddle to anyone?’

For the first time, Eliza Sutton found herself slightly annoyed with Saul Reynolds.

’I mean, why did you have to work so hard?’

’You made yourself number one, attracting Yama Lockwood’s attention, and now it’s going to be impossible for me to get away.’

"Designer Sutton, were you serious just now? You’re really just going to give this design to Miss Lockwood?"

"Yes. It doesn’t matter how she uses it, as long as she likes it."

"You’re so magnanimous, Designer Sutton." One of the executives gave Eliza Sutton a thumbs-up.

As a senior executive at the Lockwood Group, he was keenly aware of the profits a groundbreaking design like this could generate.

He wanted Eliza Sutton to understand that as well.

"Designer Sutton, could you possibly give me some pointers?" one of the designers asked, mustering his courage and holding out his own design sketch.

Eliza Sutton replied, "I wouldn’t presume to ’guide’ you, but I can certainly offer a few suggestions."

Eliza Sutton raised her hand, and Crystal Harrison immediately placed a pen in her palm.

Eliza Sutton said, "You see this part of your design? It’s too busy. If it were me, I would extract only the most essential elements. For example, like this..."

After receiving a nod of approval, Eliza Sutton began making modifications directly on the designer’s sketch.

Everyone’s eyes lit up.

The modified design was completely transformed, a world of difference from what it had been just moments before.

The designer thanked her profusely.

Seeing this, the other designers couldn’t resist presenting their own sketches as well.

Eliza Sutton showed no signs of impatience. She went through each sketch, offering pointers, pointing out common mistakes in each designer’s work, and even shared some of her own design philosophies.

Her words were brief, but they were forged from years of professional experience—a true treasure.

Every designer in the room was completely won over, their eyes filled with nothing but admiration for Eliza Sutton.

As they were leaving, one designer remarked, "Designer Sutton, you truly deserve the Chief Designer position."

Most designers jealously guarded their own knowledge.

It was rare to find someone as open and unreserved as Eliza Sutton.

Crystal Harrison stayed behind and gave Eliza Sutton a thumbs-up. "Girl, you’re amazing! Chief Designer... that’s so badass!"

Crystal Harrison was absolutely ecstatic.

Then she quickly added, "But the real genius here is me! I spotted your extraordinary talent at a glance and latched onto this golden ticket!"

Eliza Sutton watched Crystal’s antics and gave a resigned smile.

Brenda Preston’s eyes were rimmed with red. Her gaze, like a poisoned dart, was fixed on Eliza Sutton as she snarled through gritted teeth, "Eliza Sutton, don’t you get complacent. You haven’t won yet!"

Brenda Preston then spun around and strode away on her high heels.

Dulcie Vaughn shot Eliza Sutton a complicated look, said nothing, and left as well.

As soon as Brenda Preston returned to her office, she received a call from Pearl Lockwood.

"Brenda, is the meeting over? Who’s designing my gown for the coming-of-age ceremony? Is it that Dulcie Vaughn you recommended?" Pearl Lockwood asked, her voice a distinct pout. "Dulcie is fine, I guess, but I still love that ’Garden of Spring’ gown you designed for my birthday last year. My coming-of-age gown can’t be any less impressive than that, or it’ll be a total embarrassment."

"It’s not me, and it’s not Dulcie," Brenda Preston said with a long, mournful sigh. "Pearl, the designer for your gown this time... is Eliza Sutton."

"What? Eliza Sutton?" Pearl Lockwood’s voice shot up. "That criminal! What gives her the right? And what is my brother thinking? Does he really want the Lockwood Group to become a laughingstock? No way! I’ll never agree to this!"

With that, Pearl Lockwood hung up.

Brenda Preston stared at the "Call Ended" notification on her screen, and the corners of her mouth slowly curled into a smile.

’So, Eliza Sutton wants to stay at the Lockwood Group and become the Chief Designer, does she?’

’Dream on!’

’Pearl Lockwood has always been spoiled and arrogant. She’s not an easy person to deal with!’

’Let’s see how complacent Eliza Sutton can be now!’